Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology ·

Male ·

Age 52

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Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in La Jolla, CA and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi in 1989 and specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.

San Diego Womens Health

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640

La Jolla, CA 92037

Contact Information

(858) 677-0777

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
First Health (Coventry Health Care)

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Kurtulus' Top Procedures and Conditions

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Hysteroscopy

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus performs Hysteroscopy more than 78% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus performs this procedure more than 78% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Hysteroscopy Sterilization
Operative Hysteroscopy

Uterine Prolapse

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus treats Uterine Prolapse more than 47% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus treats this condition more than 47% of his peers

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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kurtulus treats Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders more than 39% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus treats this condition more than 39% of his peers

Dr. Kurtulus' conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Adhesiolysis

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Atrophic Vaginitis

Birth Control

Blood Disorders

Bone Disorders

Breast Diseases

Breast Pain

Cancer

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Colporrhaphy

Colporrhaphy With Robotic Assistance

Colposcopy

C-Section

da Vinci® Robotic Surgery

Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)

Dilation and Curettage

Encounters for Normal Pregnancies

Endocervical Curettage

Endometrial Ablation

Endometriosis

Family Planning Services

Female Infertility

Gynecologic Cancer

Gynecologic Surgical Procedure

Hormone Replacement Therapy

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation

Hyperlipidemia

Hypertension

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic

Hysterosalpingography

Hysteroscopic Resection of Fibroids and Polyps

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy Sterilization

Incontinence Sling Procedure

Infertility Treatment

In-Office Endometrial Ablation

Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement

Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance

Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure

Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance

Laser Laparoscopy

Lupron Injection

Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders

Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic

Normal Vaginal Delivery

Oophorectomy

Operative Hysteroscopy

Osteopenia

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Screening

Ovarian Cysts

Pap Smear

Pap Smear Abnormalities

Pelvic Exams

Pelvic Fistula Repair

Pelvic Surgery

Perimenopause

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy Ultrasound

Prenatal Care and Counseling

Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)

Rh Incompatibility Screening

Routine Gynecological Care

Sonography

Symptomatic Menopause

Treatment of Fibroid Tumors

Tubal Ligation

Ultrasound

Urethral Sling

Urinary Disorders

Urinary Incontinence Surgery

Uterine Cancer

Uterine Diseases

Uterine Fibroids

Uterine Polyp

Uterine Prolapse

Uterine Prolapse Surgery

Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse

Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal Fistula

Vaginal Prolapse

Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

Vaginal Surgery

Vaginismus

Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis

Vaginoplasty

Vulvodynia

About Me

Care Philosophy

Provide the best possible care with the most succesful outcomes delivered with a personal touch..

Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certifications

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Education

1998
Stanford Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1998
1997
Saint Johns Hospital
Residency Hospital
1997
1993
University Of Illinois Hospital
Internship Hospital
1993
1989
Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi
Medical School
1989

Languages

Spanish
Turkish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll
Resident Research Award, 2003-2007
AAGL Achievement in Laparoscopic Surgery Award, 2007
Patients Choice Award, 2008

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Dr. Kurtulus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kurtulus

4.2

Based on 11 reviews

5 Stars	72.72727272727273%	(8)
4 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	18.181818181818183%	(2)

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Dr. Mel is a compassionate doctor who is dedicated to his patients. In addition to OBGYN he is also a robotic surgeon. Important to note he accepts out of network patients. The office and staff are warm and inviting He comes highly recommended.

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What an amazing doctor! My experience with San Diego Womens Health has been nothing short of fantastic. The staff are helpful and friendly, the office is beautiful, and Dr. Mel is such a gentle, compassionate, and understanding person.

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Locations

San Diego Womens Health

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 640 La Jolla, CA 92037

Insurance accepted

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

Aetna: Aetna Test HMO; Basic HMO; Choice Plus Test POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card Test PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO; Select Plus HMO
Blue Shield of California: Access Plus Savenet; Local Access Plus HMO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) Test PPO